De Gaulle decorates injured sailor who has lost his leg with the award of Commander of the...(1944)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit General de Gaulle decorates legless submarine hero in Algiers. De Gaulle honouring soldier incapacitated in? Full Description: NORTH AFRICA: Algiers: SV Int. General De Gaulle and General Giraud CU Sailor in bed, kisses flag (Casablanca flag) SV Sailors presenting arms. SV De Gaulle decorates Commander L’Herminier (Captain of submarine ’Casablanca’) in bed, with the tie of Commander of the Legion of Honour. CU Sailor presenting arms with flag. SV De Gaulle embracing L’ Pan General Giraud bends down and embraces L’Herminier. SV Mme. L’Herminier embracing her husband. Personalities - Politicians; Navy - Ceremonial; France; Exiles; Disabled; Ceremonies - Decorations; Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle (1890-1970), Colonialism; Algeria Background: General de Gaulle decorates legless submarine hero in Algiers. De Gaulle honouring soldier incapacitated in hosp